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2013

• Frank Zamboni Google Doodle - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Patchwork - Freeware release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Riven: The Sequel to Myst - v1.0.16 (initial release) - iPad version released. (Worldwide)

2012

• Rangy Lil's Wild West Adventure - Android version released. (Worldwide)
• Route 66 - Android version released. (Worldwide)
• World Rally Fever: Born on the Road - GOG.com release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2010

• The Search for Amelia Earhart - Download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Time Still - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2009

• Burdaloo - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Conflict: Denied Ops - Windows version released. (Japan)
• Diamond Drop - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Enemy Engaged 2: Desert Operations - Windows version released. (Russia)
• EverQuest II: Rise of Kunark - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• EverQuest II: The Shadow Odyssey - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal - Xbox 360 version released. (Poland)
• Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal - PlayStation 2 version released. (Poland)
• Mage Knight: Apocalypse - GamersGate release - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Mirror's Edge - Windows version released. (Finland)
• Mirror's Edge - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• Octopi, Inc. - The company, along with its game PoxNora, is acquired by Sony Online Entertainment Inc.. As part of the acquisition, members of the Octopi development team will form the core of SOE’s new Tucson studio, focusing on the continuing support of PoxNora as well as working with SOE’s Denver studio on new trading card and strategy game projects.
• Pirates of the Burning Sea - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity - Wii version released. (Germany)
• Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity - Wii version released. (Greece)
• Railroad Lines - Windows version released. (Russia)
• SCRAP! - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Sony Online Entertainment Inc. - The company acquires the PoxNora online collectible strategy game along with the development team Octopi, LLC. As part of the acquisition, members of the Octopi development team will form the core of SOE’s new Tucson studio, focusing on the continuing support of PoxNora as well as working with SOE’s Denver studio on new trading card and strategy game projects.
• Spaceforce: Captains - Jewel case release - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Speed Racer: The Videogame - PlayStation 2 version released. (Poland)
• The Lord of the Rings: Conquest - PlayStation 3 version released. (Poland)
• The Lord of the Rings: Conquest - Windows version released. (Poland)
• Theseus - v2.1.0 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2008

• Blood Ties - GamersGate digital download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Boogie Bunnies - Xbox 360 version released. (Worldwide)
• Chocolatier - Boonty release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Hidden Secrets: The Nightmare - Download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Phoenix Simulation Software - The company has ceased trading.
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl - GamersGate digital download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Savage 2: A Tortured Soul - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Supercow - Pogo release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• TMNT - Ubisoft eXclusive release - Windows version released. (Germany)
• The Guild: Universe - Windows version released. (Australia)

2007

• Angkor - TryGames electronic release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Contra III: The Alien Wars - SNES version - Wii version released. (Japan)
• Ice Climber - NES version - Wii version released. (Japan)
• Ikki - Wii version released. (Japan)
• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All - Nintendo DS version released. (United States)
• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All - Nintendo DS version released. (United States and Canada)
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Macintosh version released. (United States)
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Windows version released. (France)
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Windows version released. (Finland)
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Windows version released. (United States)
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (Collector's Edition) - Windows version released. (United States)
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (Collector's Edition) - Macintosh version released. (United States)
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (Collector's Edition) - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)

2006

• Backpacker 3: The Collection - Windows version released. (Sweden)
• MX vs. ATV Unleashed - Windows version released. (United States)
• Supreme Ruler 2010 - Digital download - Windows version released. (Other)
• Undercroft - Windows Mobile version released. (Worldwide)

2005

• Orbiter - Orbiter 2005 edition (v.050116) - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Retro-Soft - Paul Andrews, the man behind Retro Trader, draws together a team of programmers and artists, and sets up Retro-Soft.

2004

• Alcatraz: Prison Escape - Windows version released. (France)
• Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021 - v2.0 - DOS version released. (United States)
• Apache Air Assault - Windows version released. (France)
• Armed and Dangerous - Windows version released. (Finland)
• Bombastic - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - Xbox version released. (United Kingdom)
• Ever17: The Out of Infinity - Windows version released. (Japan)
• Gold Miner Joe - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Legend Entertainment Company - The company gets shut down by Atari, most likely due to the somewhat disappointing sales of Unreal II
• Need for Speed Underground - Game Boy Advance version released. (Germany)
• One Must Fall: Battlegrounds - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• ReVOLUTION - Windows version released. (France)
• Shadowbane / Shadowbane: The Rise of Chaos - Macintosh version released. (United Kingdom)
• Shadowbane / Shadowbane: The Rise of Chaos - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• The Great Escape - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Total Immersion Racing - Macintosh version released. (Austria, Germany and Switzerland)
• Underworld: The Eternal War - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Yugi the Destiny - Windows version released. (Australia)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards - Game Boy Advance version released. (Germany)

2003

• Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium - Xbox version released. (Japan)
• Ikaruga - GameCube version released. (Japan)
• Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color - Playstation2 the BEST release - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• Millennium Soldier: Expendable - Jewel case version - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Millennium Soldier: Expendable - Keep case version - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Whacked! - Xbox version released. (Japan)

2002

• Dropship: United Peace Force - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Dropship: United Peace Force - PlayStation 2 version released. (Germany)
• Project GunViper - Freeware release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Super Sumo Wrestling 2002 - DOS version released. (United States)
• The Nations: Gold Edition - Windows version released. (France)
• Tropical Storm - Windows version released. (United States)

2001

• ATCsimulator - 1.0 release - Windows version released. (United States)
• Chicken Run - Windows version released. (Australia)
• Croc 2 - Game Boy Color version released. (France)
• Dokodemo Hamster - WonderSwan version released. (Japan)
• Mega Man Legends - Nintendo 64 version released. (United States)
• Metropolis Street Racer - Dreamcast version released. (United States)

2000

• Super Bowling - Nintendo 64 version released. (United States)

1998

• Sotsugyō: Graduation Real - PC-FX version released. (Japan)

1995

• UNDAKE30 Same Game Taisakusen Mario Version - SNES version released. (Japan)

1993

• Gerbil Riot of '67 - v2.0.13 - DOS version released. (United Kingdom)
• Ken's Labyrinth - Version 1.1, Advanced Systems registered version. Had differences from the Epic version in picking up coins (had to hunt for them with the space bar), soda machine operation (no chioce for what to buy), and a different final boss on level 27. - DOS version released. (United States)
• Operation Europe: Path to Victory 1939-45 - Genesis version released. (Japan)
• Operation Europe: Path to Victory 1939-45 - SNES version released. (Japan)

1992

• Castle of Dr. Brain - Sierra Discovery Series VGA 3.5" disk release - DOS version released. (United States)

1991

• Pink Sox 4 - PC-98 version released. (Japan)